| Capitol
Complex |
| Though
all of Chandigarh carries Le Corbusier's stamp, Capitol
Complex, presently the administrative hub of two States,
contains the best of his talent. The High Court, Legislative
Assembly, Secretariat, Open-hand Monumnet, Geometric Hill,
Tower of Shadows, all examples of his designing excellence,
form part of the complex at the northern-end of Chandigarh. |
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| Rock
Garden |
| World-acclaimed rock-garden is unique to the city. It consists of
art objects, fashioned from industrial and Urban waste.
A tourist spot must on the itinerary of every visitor.
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Sukhna Lake
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| Man
made picturesque Sukhna lake in the foothills of Shivalik
range is an idyllic resort for fun and frolic offering
water sports activities boating, yatching, water skiing
etc. |
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Leisure Valley
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| A
continium of various theme gardens take "care of the body
and spirit" of the city. |
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| Bougainvillea Park
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| The
20 acre park is popular for its vibrant colours that ranges
from golden, purple, white to magenta & mauve.
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| Rose Garden |
| 30
acres of beautifully landscaped garden contains nearly
1600 varieties of roses. Truly magnificient during spring
season when rose festival takes place here.
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| Shanti Kunj |
| Beyond
the Rose Garden down south, in Sector 16-C, the Leisure
Valley becomes Shanti Kunj, a "Nook of Tranquillity".
Ideal for those seeking the "bliss of solitude" in the
comforting lap of nature. |
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| Terraced Garden
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| Spread over 10 acres, seasonal flowers are grown in terraced parterres.
The garden has a wealth of material for students of botany.
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| Topiary Park |
| Many
animals shaped out of creepers and bushes form the Topiary
Park. A large variety of ornamental plants add to the
park's curious charm. |
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| Museum Complex
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| The
cultural zone of the Leisure valley. The building complex
designed by Le-Corbusier itself is a marvel of architecture.
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| Government Museum
and Art Gallery |
| The
Museum houses vast range of paintings and sculptures historical
as well as contemporary. |
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| City Museum |
| It
houses original sketches, photographs, plans, models and
documents reflecting the evolution of the city from the
drawing board stage to its realisation giving sequential
architectural display. |
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